Brain lesion theory of aggression

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Brain lesion theory generally refers to the theory that brain tumors and seizures are associated with aggressive and/or violent behavior.

The theory states that people with damage or lesions to the ventromedial pre-frontal cortex are more inclined to display sociopathic behavior.

See Also

• Seizures
• Brain Tumor
• Psychiatry
• Criminology